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New-look O's hope to keep positives going against Twins
Just one game into the season and the Baltimore Orioles have lots of things to embrace and celebrate.,The Minnesota Twins are still waiting for their special moments to develop.,After a day off, the teams meet again Saturday in Baltimore in the middle game of a three-game series.,The Orioles claimed...

Frustration expected in chase of Tyler Reddick at Martinsville
When the NASCAR Cup Series rolls across the Virginia state line this week and checks into venerable Martinsville Speedway, competitors will not find anything different in Sunday's Cook Out 400 that they haven't encountered before.,Because it's Spring in southern Virginia, and that means the start of...

Mariners place RHP Carlos Vargas on IL with lat strain
The Seattle Mariners placed right-handed reliever Carlos Vargas on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right lat strain and recalled right-hander Cole Wilcox from Triple-A Tacoma.,Vargas was named to Seattle's Opening Day roster but was not available for the first games of the season, a 6-4 loss t...

Under new management, Nationals out to keep pressure on Cubs
Washington Nationals rookie manager Blake Butera basked in the achievement of winning his first game Thursday.,Once his players let him be, that is.,"They grabbed me and next thing you know, there was a lot of liquids all over me in the shower," Butera said. "All kinds of stuff. Shaving cream, beer,...

Cardinals seeking another offensive outburst vs. Rays
The St. Louis Cardinals will bid to ride their new-look offense to their second victory in as many games on Saturday afternoon when they continue their three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.,Alec Burleson highlighted his three-hit performance by belting a two-run homer to cap an eigh...

Barret Robbins, ex-Raider who went missing before Super Bowl, dies
Former Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins, who was best known for disappearing the day before Super Bowl XXXVII, has died. He was 52.,Former teammate Tim Brown and the Raiders confirmed the news on social media.,"it's with great regret i tell you i just received a call from Marissa Robbins inform...

Rapids acquire F Georgi Minoungou from Sounders
The Colorado Rapids acquired forward Georgi Minoungou from the Seattle Sounders on Friday in exchange for $2 million in general allocation money.,Seattle retains a sell-on percentage and will receive the funds split evenly across the 2026 and 2027 seasons.,Minoungou, 23, logged three goals and seven...
NBA Picks for March 27: Best Bets for Friday Night Slate
Get the best NBA picks for March 27, including Heat vs Cavaliers total, Rockets vs Grizzlies, and Warriors vs Wizards betting predictions....

JGR: Chris Gabehart, Spire conspired to steal proprietary data
Joe Gibbs Racing argued in federal court Thursday that Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports, in an effort to improve their team's performance, conspired to steal proprietary data from one of NASCAR's most successful organizations.,JGR attorney Tom Melsheimer argued during a preliminary injunction he...

Senators chasing critical points in visit to Lightning
The Ottawa Senators are in the throes of a playoff push, but adding two points Saturday afternoon against the host Tampa Bay Lightning will not be easy.,The Senators (38-24-10, 86 points) burst into the Eastern Conference's No. 2 wild-card spot with Tuesday's 3-2 victory at the Detroit Red Wings but...

Bills sign S Damar Hamlin to 1-year deal
Safety Damar Hamlin signed a one-year contract to return to the Buffalo Bills on Friday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Hamlin, who played in five games in 2025 before sustaining a season-ending pectoral injury. He was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 11.,Hamlin, 28, is best known for his r...

Michigan G Macy Brown (knee) out for rest of NCAA Tournament
Michigan reserve guard Macy Brown will miss the rest of the Women's NCAA Tournament with a torn ACL. ,The 6-foot junior sustained the injury to her right knee during a practice last weekend, the school confirmed on Friday.,The second-seeded Wolverines (27-6) face third-seeded Louisville (29-7) in th...

Wave sign former Chelsea striker Catarina Macario
The San Diego Wave announced the signing of former Chelsea striker Catarina Macario on Friday.,The 26-year-old U.S. Women's National Team veteran is signed through the 2030 NWSL campaign.,Macario, who was born in Brazil and starred at Stanford, played for youth teams while growing up in the San Dieg...

Argentina coach: Lionel Messi 'earned the right' to make World Cup decision
Global soccer icon Lionel Messi has not decided whether he will help Argentina defend its FIFA World Cup title this summer in North America, national team coach Lionel Scaloni said.,The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and current Inter Miami superstar will turn 39 during the World Cup, which opens on ...

Report: NBA weighing three anti-tanking proposals
The NBA delivered three anti-tanking proposals to its board of governors on Wednesday in New York, ESPN reported.,All three plans reportedly feature a common twist: bringing teams that make the playoffs into the draft lottery.,The first proposal puts 18 teams in the lottery -- the bottom 10 teams th...
Why St. John's Can Cover Sweet 16 Spread Against Duke
Duke faces St. John’s in a defensive battle. See why the Red Storm could cover the spread in this Sweet 16 matchup....
MLB Best Betting Picks for Friday March 27th Slate
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Chase DeLauter, Guardians hope for encore performance vs. Mariners
It didn't take long for Chase DeLauter to announce his candidacy for the American Leagues Rookie of the Year award.,Playing in his first regular-season game after making his MLB debut in the 2025 playoffs, DeLauter went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the host Sea...

Nearly locked into play-in, Warriors try to improve seeding vs. Wizards
With a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament almost a certainty, the Golden State Warriors will look to improve their positioning down the stretch, beginning with a Friday date against the Washington Wizards in San Francisco.,Golden State (35-38) pulled out of a recent tailspin in which ...

Chase DeLauter homers twice as Guardians down Mariners
Chase DeLauter homered twice and Jose Ramirez broke a tie with a two-run double with two outs in the seventh inning as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-4 in the teams' season opener Thursday night.,Seattle's Dominic Canzone hit two solo homers and Brendan Donovan and Luke...